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Trump’s SEC chair nominee says his 'top priority' will be to fix crypto regulation
During a contentious Senate Banking Committee hearing on March 27, President Trump's pick for SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, made a fiery pledge to restore morale, end politicized regulation, and ensure fairness for new sectors, such as crypto. “Since 2017, I’ve led industry efforts to develop best practices for the digital asset industry,” Atkins said. “I’ve seen how ambiguous and non-existent regulation of digital assets creates uncertainty in the market and inhibits innovation.” He added, “A top priority of my chairmanship will be to work with my fellow Commissioners in Congress to provide a firm ... (full story)